All Day Apple Butter

All Day Apple Butter

All Day Apple Butter

All Day Apple Butter

Apples, Apples, Apples will keep best in the fruit drawer of your refrigerator.  Early apples will keep for up to 2-3 weeks.  Later apples have been known to keep much longer. All Day Apple Butter 5 1/2 pounds apples – peeled, cored and finely chopped 4 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon… Read More »

Apples, Apples, Apples will keep best in the fruit drawer of your refrigerator.  Early apples will keep for up to 2-3 weeks.  Later apples have been known to keep much longer. All Day Apple Butter 5 1/2 pounds apples – peeled, cored and finely chopped 4 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon… Read More »

Crunch Top Apple Pie

Crunch Top Apple Pie

Crunch Top Apple Pie

Crunch Top Apple Pie

Dough for a double crust 9-inch pie (homemade, frozen, or refrigerated) 3/4 cup tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash salt 3 1/2 cups peeled, chopped cooking apples 1 (16-ounce) jar applesauce or Home made apple butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons butter, chopped into small pieces Crunch Topping: 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour… Read More »

Dough for a double crust 9-inch pie (homemade, frozen, or refrigerated) 3/4 cup tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash salt 3 1/2 cups peeled, chopped cooking apples 1 (16-ounce) jar applesauce or Home made apple butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons butter, chopped into small pieces Crunch Topping: 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour… Read More »

French Apple Tart 2

French Apple Tart 2

French Apple Tart 2

French Apple Tart 2

For the pastry: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar 12 tablespoons (11/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced 1/2 cup ice water For the apples: 4-5 tart apples 1/2 cup sugar 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, small diced 1/2 cup apricot jelly or warm sieved apricot jam 2 tablespoons… Read More »

For the pastry: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar 12 tablespoons (11/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced 1/2 cup ice water For the apples: 4-5 tart apples 1/2 cup sugar 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, small diced 1/2 cup apricot jelly or warm sieved apricot jam 2 tablespoons… Read More »

Apple Coffee Cake With Crumble Topping

Apple Coffee Cake With Crumble Topping

Apple Coffee Cake With Crumble Topping

Apple Coffee Cake With Crumble Topping

1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 cups peeled cored and chopped apples (Ida Red will work well here for a… Read More »

1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 cups peeled cored and chopped apples (Ida Red will work well here for a… Read More »

Ham Baked with Apple and Sweet Potato

Ham Baked with Apple and Sweet Potato

Ham Baked with Apple and Sweet Potato

Ham Baked with Apple and Sweet Potato

1 center slice ham, about 12 to 16 ounces 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed 4 apples, quartered 3/4 cup hot water Cut the ham into 4 portions. Brown the ham on both sides; place the ham into a baking dish. Spread apples and sliced sweet… Read More »

1 center slice ham, about 12 to 16 ounces 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed 4 apples, quartered 3/4 cup hot water Cut the ham into 4 portions. Brown the ham on both sides; place the ham into a baking dish. Spread apples and sliced sweet… Read More »

Apple Pecan Cake

Apple Pecan Cake

Apple Pecan Cake

Apple Pecan Cake

1 ½ medium apples peeled, cored and Cut into ½ “ dice 1 c sugar Mix together: Add ¼ c of melted butter ¼ c vegetable oil 1 beaten egg Blend well Measure into a separate bowl: 1 1/4 c flour 1 t baking soda 1 t cinnamon 1 t allspice ½ t salt Preheat… Read More »

1 ½ medium apples peeled, cored and Cut into ½ “ dice 1 c sugar Mix together: Add ¼ c of melted butter ¼ c vegetable oil 1 beaten egg Blend well Measure into a separate bowl: 1 1/4 c flour 1 t baking soda 1 t cinnamon 1 t allspice ½ t salt Preheat… Read More »

Apple Crumble Muffins

Apple Crumble Muffins

Apple Crumble Muffins

Apple Crumble Muffins

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups chopped apples 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon butter Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a… Read More »

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups chopped apples 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon butter Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a… Read More »

Lodi Applesauce Recipe

Lodi Applesauce Recipe

Lodi Applesauce Recipe

Lodi Applesauce Recipe

Lodi apples are the first apples of the season.  Early apples are tart so you will have to add some sugar to this applesauce. These apples do not have great keeping quality so use them as soon as possible. 2-3 Lodi apples Peel, core and slice into 8ths. pour ¼ c apple cider or water… Read More »

Lodi apples are the first apples of the season.  Early apples are tart so you will have to add some sugar to this applesauce. These apples do not have great keeping quality so use them as soon as possible. 2-3 Lodi apples Peel, core and slice into 8ths. pour ¼ c apple cider or water… Read More »

Alstede Farms Seven Layer Dip Reinvented

Alstede Farms Seven Layer Dip Reinvented

Alstede Farms Seven Layer Dip Reinvented

Alstede Farms Seven Layer Dip Reinvented

In honor of our 40 years and growing, we reinvented the 7 layer dip from the 80’s to this farm fresh dish using healthy, colorful fruits in season. Ingredients: 1 large red onion, minced ½ large bunch of cilantro, chopped 1 large red sweet pepper, minced 4-5 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed, chopped 1… Read More »

In honor of our 40 years and growing, we reinvented the 7 layer dip from the 80’s to this farm fresh dish using healthy, colorful fruits in season. Ingredients: 1 large red onion, minced ½ large bunch of cilantro, chopped 1 large red sweet pepper, minced 4-5 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed, chopped 1… Read More »

Garbanzo Bean Salad with Red Onion, Mint, and Chives

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Garbanzo Bean Salad with Red Onion, Mint, and Chives

Garbanzo Bean Salad with Red Onion, Mint, and Chives

1- 15 oz can Garbanzo Beans 1/4 red onion, minced 1/3 – 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped 3-4 T snipped chives Red wine or apple cider vinegar Olive Oil Salt and pepper to taste Drain and rinse a can of Garbanzo beans. Add the onion and prepared herbs. Drizzle with 1/2 T vinegar and 2… Read More »

1- 15 oz can Garbanzo Beans 1/4 red onion, minced 1/3 – 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped 3-4 T snipped chives Red wine or apple cider vinegar Olive Oil Salt and pepper to taste Drain and rinse a can of Garbanzo beans. Add the onion and prepared herbs. Drizzle with 1/2 T vinegar and 2… Read More »

Potato Kugel

Potato Kugel

Potato Kugel

Potato Kugel

Ingredients: 2 T butter 2 T oil 1 medium onion, minced 3 large farm fresh eggs 1 1/4 t salt 1/4 t Pepper 1/4 c flour 2-3 large Alstede Russet Potatoes (about 2 and 1/2 lbs.) 2-3 T fresh snipped chives, more for garnish Instructions: Heat 1 T butter and 1 T olive oil in… Read More »

Ingredients: 2 T butter 2 T oil 1 medium onion, minced 3 large farm fresh eggs 1 1/4 t salt 1/4 t Pepper 1/4 c flour 2-3 large Alstede Russet Potatoes (about 2 and 1/2 lbs.) 2-3 T fresh snipped chives, more for garnish Instructions: Heat 1 T butter and 1 T olive oil in… Read More »

Mizuna Three Ways

Alstede Fresh Mizuna Three Ways

Mizuna Three Ways

Mizuna Three Ways

Three delicious ways to serve Alstede Fresh mizuna: Greek Salad Board: Prepare the salad: Mixed greens to include mizuna, lettuce, arugula. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar, 1-2 T olive oil. Toss, and top with crumbled feta cheese. Surround with hummus, sliced cucumber, sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, toasts. Antipasto Garnish Salad: Mixed greens to include… Read More »

Three delicious ways to serve Alstede Fresh mizuna: Greek Salad Board: Prepare the salad: Mixed greens to include mizuna, lettuce, arugula. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar, 1-2 T olive oil. Toss, and top with crumbled feta cheese. Surround with hummus, sliced cucumber, sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, toasts. Antipasto Garnish Salad: Mixed greens to include… Read More »